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DE SCR169

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/21/2024

Primary Sponsor

Russ Huxtable

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates May 22, 2024, as "National Maritime Day" in the State of Delaware
  • Commemorates the first successful transatlantic steamship voyage by the S.S. Savannah in 1819 and honors the American Merchant Marine since 1775
  • Acknowledges that more than 250,000 Merchant Marine members served during World War II with 6,700 casualties and over 800 U.S. merchant ships sunk or damaged
  • Recognizes maritime vessels account for 40% of U.S. international trade value and Delaware's historic ties to the maritime industry through shipbuilding towns and current port operations

Legislative Description

Recognizing May 22, 2024 As National Maritime Day.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

5/21/2024

Full Bill Text

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